Nespresso has always been about great and innovative coffee machines, and its latest product line, the single-cup serving Citiz, is a perfect creative example of that company’s mission. The Nespresso Citiz was presented at the Maison & Objet expo in Paris earlier this year, and the buildup since then to the product’s September release has had coffee lovers in a bit of a frenzy. With prices as high as $349, espresso and coffee better be pretty important to your everyday life before you consider purchasing one of these fine makers.

Nespresso likes to take the design of each new line of coffee machines in a wildly different direction. This trio of Nespresso Citiz products was inspired by the architecture and look of the New York City skyline, with a dramatic silhouette that blurs the line between kitchen appliance and functional art. As complex as the style might be, the use of the actual gadgets could not be any simpler. Created with the city dweller in mind, the Nespresso Citiz uses automatic controls for things like water temperature and de-scale to create one of the easiest and finest cups of espresso you have ever tasted. Most urban kitchens do not have much counter space to spare, and it was great to see Nespresso shrink down part of this product line to just 6 inches in width, nearly half as slim as some of the company’s other more popular models.

The diversity in the three Nespresso Citiz products means that there is a coffee maker that can comfortably fit into most guys’ needs and budget. The basic model (simply, the Citiz) maintains the slim finish, top-flight brew and compatibility with all 16 cup varieties that Nespresso offers. The Nespresso Citiz & Milk is ideal for American coffee lovers and Starbucks fiends who crave Frappuccinos and other frothed drinks. Finally, the Nespresso Citiz & Co is the maker-of-choice for couples or when hosting a party, as it can produce two cups of flawless coffee at the same time. Unfortunately, the Citiz & Co will not be made available in North America.

Nespresso offers all the product configurations in four different colors, allowing you to make a personal statement with your Citiz. For energy saving concerns, the Nespresso Citiz line feature an automatic standby mode, allowing even those who take their coffee black to be a little more green. If coffee-type beverages are an integral part of your life, the Nespresso Citiz could be a very welcome addition to your apartment.